iˈtɪp adjective
having or involving many or several types.
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polytypic or polytypical (ˌpɒlɪˈtɪpɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | existing in, consisting of, or incorporating several different types or forms |
| 2. | biology (of a taxonomic group) having many subdivisions, esp (of a species) having many subspecies and geographical races |
| polytypical or polytypical | |
| —adj | |
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Polytypic
is always a great word to know.
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| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
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Medical Dictionary
polytypic pol·y·typ·ic (pŏl'ē-tĭp'ĭk) or pol·y·typ·i·cal (-ĭ-kəl)
adj.
Having several variant forms, especially subspecies or varieties.
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Science Dictionary
polytypic  (pŏl'ē-tĭp'ĭk) Pronunciation Key
Having several variant forms, especially containing more than one taxonomic category of the next lower rank. A polytypic genus contains two or more different species, while a polytypic species consists of two or more subspecies. Compare monotypic. |
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